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A visit to Gedi Ruins a UNESCO World Heritage site, a boat ride and snorkelling in the Malindi Marine Park and nature walk, bird viewing at the Mida Creek and marvel at turtles at the Watamu Marine Park,
Discover gold at the seaside town of Malindi in this day long Malindi Tour – its beaches glisten with an effervescent sparkle and its history is a golden past of discovery, adventure, and mysterious abandoned cities. The renowned explorer, Vasco de Gama left his mark here in 1498 on his search for a route to India. In Malindi, you can explore the town’s colorful winding streets and nearby, find ancient mosques, tombs, and a deserted king’s palace.
Few monuments in Africa are more iconic or historic than the towering Vasco de Gama Pillar. Coming into town, you’ll find this impressive white cross overlooking the bay – a reminder of the explorer’s journey through Malindi, on his search for a route to India.
Also, in this Malindi Adventure Full Day Tour, discover the charming Portuguese chapel built by de Gama. Known as St. Francis Xavier Chapel, it looks out on the seafront as it has for over 500 years. The thick white walls of the chapel were built from coral and are still standing strong.
This Malindi Adventure Full Day Tour exposes the melting pot of local cultures with a rich and fascinating history. Wander through the alleys of the atmospheric old town, dine on terrific Italian food beside the Indian Ocean or take a plunge into the crystal-clear waters of the national park, and you’ll discover for yourself that Malindi is quite the charmer.
There’s more magic to be seen just a short 20 km (12.4 mi) drive from town at the glistening sands of Cheshale Golden Beach. The “gold” here comes from the large number of pyrite nuggets mixed with the sand, giving visitors the feeling of walking on a golden path. This unusually long beach also features dramatic sand dunes.
The winding streets to the centuries-old houses, you will see the story of Malindi unfold before your eyes. Malindi town and its environs have many excursions and activities to keep even the most active entertained.
- Snorkelling in the Marine Park – take a glass bottom boat out to the coral gardens and swim with an amazing array of reef fish, turtles, octopus, star fish, etc.
- Malindi Museum – open daily, this interesting excursion covers Malindi’s history from Vasco da Gamma’s Visit to the slave trade and a 400 million year old living fossil, the Coelacanth caught off Malindi.
- Bird Watching in the Arabuko Sokoke Forest and Mida Creek – take a drive down to Watamu and visit the largest natural coastal forest left in East Africa; the Sokoke Forest or Mida Creek to experience some of the best bird watching in Kenya.
- Gedi Ruins and Kipepeo Butterfly Project – while in Watamu visit the ancient ruins of Gedi, an ancient 13th century fortress used to house slaves before they were shipped on to Zanzibar.
- At Kipepeo you can see thousands of different butterflies whose pupa is sold overseas by the local community. Guides are available at the visitors centre.
- BioKen Snake Park – in Watamu. Set up by James Ashe a giant in the snake world. The farm is a major world leader in the production of anti-venom to reduce snake bite deaths in the local community and for export.
- The Gede Ruins remain as a hidden secret. While at Gede ruins you will be able to come across old ruin houses, palaces, courtrooms, wells, mosque which were built with plaster, sand and coral dated back to 15th Century.
- Visit to the National Museum which has displays of excavated glass, persian and porcelain. Thereafter, proceed to Malindi Swahili Town. You will come across the stone known as Vasco da Gama Pillar placed by Vasco da Gama back in 1499. Here you will also have a chance to see the Portuguese church next to the pillar.
- Visit the Snake Farm which houses the largest collection of reptiles such as snakes in East Africa. On this day, you won’t miss out on this beautiful destination known as Falconry Farm which is home to collection of birds such as eagles, falcons, owls, peckers and many other birds.
This tour will give you the best experience of Malindi culture and history.
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- All round Private transportation
- Malindi museum entrance fee
- Vasco Dagamas pillar entrance fee
- Portuguees chapel entrance fee
- Malindi falconry entrance fee
- Bottled water will be provided during the tour
- Soda/Pop A bottle of soda will be provided during lunch
- Lunch – La-carte menu will be provided at the cheshale beach restaurant
- Beach drive on the golden beach
What is not included in this tour? Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
- Park fee
- Extra Beach Activities
- All items of personal nature e.g. drinks, tips, laundry, etc
0800 Hours: After breakfast at the hotel we pick you up and drive you to Gedi Ruins. Gede Ruins is a 12th-century Swahili village that was mysteriously abandoned some 600 years ago due to unknown causes.
- Morning:
- Gedi Ruins: Explore the ancient Swahili town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Vasco da Gama Pillar: Visit the historical landmark marking the arrival of Portuguese explorers.
- Afternoon:
- Malindi Marine Park: Enjoy snorkeling, diving, or a glass-bottom boat tour.
- Mida Creek: Explore the mangrove forest by boat, looking for birdlife.
- Optional Activities:
- Malindi Museum: Learn about the history and culture of the region.
- Marafa Hells Kitchen: Visit the geological formation known for its unique landscape.
- Watamu Marine Park: Enjoy snorkeling, diving, or relax on the beach.
